Residencies

Become an Artist-in-Resident

For 60 years, artists have been advancing their careers at Clay Art Center. Our Residency program, which commences each year in September, is uniquely designed for emerging artists who need time and space to develop their voices.

Residents gain invaluable experience working in a community environment, teaching classes, sharing their technical knowledge and expertise, and managing many jobs around the studio.

How to Apply

10 digital images of work completed during the last 2 years (images must be 6” largest side at 300dpi max).

Image List with Title, medium & process, date, dimensions

2 professional references: provide name and contact info, and note your relationship with each

Please take care to label each image and document with your name and title (i.e. LastName_title).

Please email all items to mail@clayartcenter.org by April 5. Please put “CAC Residency Application” in the subject line.

Selection Process

It is the policy of Clay Art Center to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability.

All applications are reviewed by our Residency Committee. The selection process is based upon the strength of your application. Spaces in the program are made available as current residents reach their term limit or leave the program. The number of spots available is not known until the time of application review. All applicants will be notified by May 1st. The residency will begin on September 1st.

*In 2011, we initiated the Barbara Rittenberg Fellowship and the Westchester Community Foundation Young Artist Fellowship, thanks to generous support from the Rittenberg Memorial Fund and Westchester Community Foundation